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Chaos, Law, And God: The Religious Meanings Of Homosexuality, Jay Michaelson

Michigan Journal of Gender & Law

This Article argues that the religious meaning of homosexuality cannot be explained merely in terms of homophobia, "church and state," or traditional values versus progressive ones. Rather, the regulation of sexuality has a particular religious meaning: sexuality is a primary site in which religious law is engendered, where the lawfulness of religion meets the chaos beyond it. Whether in Biblical times or today, changing the way sexuality is regulated is a threat to the notion of order itself, as construed by Jewish and Christian religion. Arguments about gay rights, same-sex marriage, and related issues are not merely arguments informed by …

Government-Sponsored Chaplains And Crisis: Walking The Fine Line In Disaster Response And Daily Life, 35 Hastings Const. L.Q. 505 (2008), Mary Jean Dolan

UIC Law Open Access Faculty Scholarship

No abstract provided.

2008 - 2009, Gardner-Webb University Goal Academic Catalog, Gardner-Webb University

GOAL Undergraduate Academic Catalogs

2008 - 2009, Gardner-Webb University GOAL Academic Catalog. A. Frank Bonner, president.

Teaching Sustainable Stormwater Management Using Project Based Learning, Niranjali Jayasuriya

EDU-COM International Conference

Project Based Learning (PBL) is increasingly becoming popular as a teaching aid in many universities across Australia. The theory associated with the Stormwater Management course is taught to students by solving practical problems associated with real life situations. Persistent drought has resulted in treating stormwater as a valuable resource when securing sustainable water futures for capital cities across Australia; including Melbourne. Based on feedback from potential employers of Civil and Environmental Engineering graduates the Stormwater Management course at RMIT University was reorganized to be structured around a major stormwater project to facilitate learning. The project involves arrangements to manage stormwater …

The Deaf Catholic, January-February 2008

ICDA The Deaf Catholic

A newsletter published for Deaf Catholics in USA

ICDA The Deaf CatholicFinding Aid

Ym 632 The Life Of The Youth Pastor, James Hampton

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Jones, Tony. Soul Shaper. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2003. 227 pages MacDonald, Gordon. Ordering Your Private World. Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 2002. 231 pages Miller, Donald. Blue Like Jazz. Thomas Nelson, 2003. 256 pages Peterson, Eugene. Under the Unpredictable Plant. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1992. 197 pages Prime, Derek, and Beggs, Allistair. On Being a Pastor: Understanding Our Calling and Work. Moody Publishers, 2006. 320 pages. (This text only required if taking class for 3 hours) Trull, Joe E. and Carter, James E. Ministerial Ethics (second edition). Grand Rapids: Baker, 2004. 214 pages.

Cs 625 Black History, Theology And Mission, Richard Gray

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This course is designed to examine the African-American religious experience and expression in America. To this end, facts and insights will be explored to assist the general community in gaining a better understanding of the place and role of the African American and his Church in the greater American society.

Nt 500 Concise Greek, Brad Johnson

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An introduction to exegetical Greek for ministry. Particular emphasis is placed on inductive learning of exegetical Greek, the use of standard exegetical tools and of Bible study software, and linguistics. Prerequisite: NT(IBS)510 or 511 either completed or taken concurrently with this course.

Nt 666 The Book Of Revelation, M. Robert Mulholland

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"Who is worthy to open the book . . . or to look into it? . . . Worthy is the Lamb!" (5:2, 3, 12). Revelation is an Apokavluyij Ihsou' Cristou (1:1), and without the guiding and illuminating presence of His Holy Spirit our minds remain darkened and confused by this book; we tend to read our own meanings into it rather than being impacted by what God is saying to us through it. Nothing requires a deeper level of spiritual maturity than the exegetical study of God's Word. Nothing enhances our spiritual maturity more consistently than the exegetical study …

Co 730 Advanced Issues In Cross-Cultural Counseling, Javier Sierra

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The purpose of this course is to help students to develop a counseling ministry, which will be sensitive and helpful to various cultural groups. Counseling, whether it be in this country or overseas, requires a basic understanding not only of how various ethnic groups live and relate but also of one’s own possible stereotypes, which may hinder effectiveness in the counseling process. This course is an attempt to integrate material scripturally, experientially, psychologically and theologically. In addition, the course will examine issues of racism, differences in religio-cultural values and world-views, verbal and non-verbal communication and other factors that effect the …

Ms 630 Ministry And Evangelism In The Small Church, Ronald K. Crandall

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COURSE DESCRIPTION The course examines historical, theological, sociological and pragmatic dynamics of smaller congregations with special attention to the challenges and opportunities for effective evangelism in such settings.

Co 655 Counseling Relationship: Process And Skills , Georgina Panting-Sierra

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Course Description: This is a fundamental counseling course designed to provide students with a conceptual model and the communication tools necessary to facilitate the helping relationship. The course emphasizes therapeutic communication skills and client reactions/ behaviors within a procedural framework that facilitate movement in the counseling relationship. Special attention is given to listening well and producing the appropriate responses to enhance the quality and the effectiveness of the therapeutic “dance ”. The focus is on helping students gain a conceptual, observational and behavioral understanding of the varied skills, as they practice them. Thus, actual hands-on experience from all participants is …

Sf 502 The Spiritual Life Of The Minister, Stephen L. Martyn

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COURSE DESCRIPTION This course proposes to help students delve into and apply Christian spirituality to their everyday lives and ministries. Over a span of four months, we will swim in seven major spiritual streams: 1. Holy Leisure (the conditions necessary for a God-centered life); 2. Ministry From The Overflow (service that does not deplete); 3. The Well Ordered Life (balance in all things); 4. The Big Rocks (first things first on a daily basis); 5. Turning From Pride (humility); 6. Speaking The Truth In Love (spiritual direction); 7. Leading From Within A Family (team). All of these areas are essential …

Pc 655 Clinical Pastoral Education, Tapiwa N. Mucherera

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Purpose: The purpose of this course is to provide students the opportunity to experience ministry and to reflect upon that experience. Clinical Pastoral Education is interfaith professional education for ministry. It brings theological students and ministers into supervised encounter with persons in crises. Out of an intensive involvement with persons in need, and the feedback from peers and teachers, students develop new awareness of themselves as persons and of the needs of those to whom they minister. From theological reflection on specific human needs of those to whom they minister. From theological reflection on specific human situations, they gain a …

Cs 601 Christian Ethics, Brian G. Edgar

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1. Dayton, Donald W., Discovering an Evangelical Heritage (Peabody, MA: Hendrickson, 1988) read pages 1-142 and at least 4 chapters should be read prior to the intensive. 2. Miles, Rebekah L., The Pastor as Moral Guide (Minneapolis: Fortress, 1999) pages 1-59 and 76 -122 should be read prior to the intensive. That is the minimum pre-intensive requirement, you are expected to read the whole book before the end of the course. 3. Hollinger, Dennis, Choosing the Good: Christian Ethics in a Complex World (Grand Rapids: Baker, 2002) read pages 9-272. At least pages 9-148 should be read prior to the …

Pc 655 Clinical Pastoral Education, Tapiwa N. Mucherera

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Purpose: The purpose of this course is to provide students the opportunity to experience ministry and to reflect upon that experience. Clinical Pastoral Education is interfaith professional education for ministry. It brings theological students and ministers into supervised encounter with persons in crises. Out of an intensive involvement with persons in need, and the feedback from peers and teachers, students develop new awareness of themselves as persons and of the needs of those to whom they minister. From theological reflection on specific human needs of those to whom they minister. From theological reflection on specific human situations, they gain a …

Co 515 Forgiveness In The Counseling Process, Virginia Todd Holeman

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Course Description: This course explores the theological, psychological, and clinical components of forgiveness and reconciliation. Interpersonal and intrapersonal elements of forgiveness receive particular emphasis. Procedures for implementing forgiveness in pastoral and clinical counseling settings are reviewed.

Co 601 Counseling Theories And Techniques, Javier Sierra

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Course Objectives: In this course, we will be surveying classical and contemporary theories of counseling. We will review the major traditions within the psychodynamic, humanistic and behavioral fields because these three broad bases provide the fundamental frameworks from which most theories derive. We will also begin the process of appraising these traditions from a Christian perspective, with special emphasis on understanding how theology influences and determines our use of these secular theories of counseling. We will consider several topics -- the integration of theology and psychology, assumptions about human nature and theories of personality, the development of dysfunction and other …

Co 605 Treating The Serious Mentally Ill: Treatment Modalities And Referral Coordination, Javier Sierra

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In order to function as a competent counselor, one must develop skills in diagnosing, treating and referring a variety of problems with which one may be confronted. In order to do this one must be thoroughly familiar with a variety of treatment modalities. This particular course is focused on working with those individuals with serious mental illness. This course will also consider the impact of serious mental illness on the family as well as the role of the family in care and support. A concern for Christian spirituality as it influences treatment for the serious mentally ill will be considered …

Co 621 Psychology Of Religion, Javier Sierra

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This course is designed to explore topics in the psychology of religion with the goal of relating the findings the helping professions. The course is also designed to encourage thought about the psyche as it works in religious thought, feeling and behavior. One tool we will use to facilitate this kind of reflection is reading of some of the major approaches to the psychology of religion. Another is observation of religious practice. Another is a habit of asking questions--and following them up with questions. Questions are important because psychology, like most fields of study, is a process of inquiry. A …

Co 670 Marriage And Family Therapy, Javier Sierra

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Course Description: Family systems theory provides a course framework for exploring marital and familial issues. Special emphasis is given to the role of the counselor. Procedures and techniques for both preventative and remedial interventions are investigated. In this course, students will be exposed to basic concepts in marriage and family therapy, as well as, basic systemic counseling skills and techniques. A theological and biblical foundation for marriage and family processes will provide the lenses through which the relational realities of marriages and families will be approached. Students will have frequent opportunities for in-class role play of various interventions and techniques.

Co 675 Group Counseling, Javier Sierra

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Course Description: This course offers an overview of the more common approaches to working with groups, especially groups that are formed for the practice of counseling. The key goal is to help course members develop a personal theory, framework, synthesis and some "tools" suitable to support their professional practice. The class will incorporate lecture, video demonstrations of various aspects of group work, and interactive experiences.

Co 710 Family Systems, Georgina Panting-Sierra

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This course will provide an overview of the different schools of family systems theories, its general principles, and practical strategies for developing effective treatment interventions from a systemic framework. Attention will be given to the theoretical aspects, major contributors, assessment techniques and the application of the theories and techniques to family problems.

Co 730 Advanced Issues In Cross-Cultural Counseling, Tapiwa N. Mucherera

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Course Description The purpose of this course is to help students to develop a counseling ministry, which will be sensitive and helpful to various cultural groups. Counseling, whether it be in the USA or overseas, requires a basic understanding not only of how various ethnic groups live life but also one=s own possible stereotypes, which may hinder effectiveness in the counseling process. This course is an attempt to integrate material scripturally, experientially, psychologically and theologically. In addition, the course will examine issues of racism, differences in religiocultural values and world-views, verbal and non-verbal communication and other factors that effect the …

Cs 652 Ethics Of Hospitality And Contemporary Challenges, Christine Pohl

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Purpose: To introduce students to the Christian tradition of offering hospitality to strangers and to enable students to use that moral framework in developing a pastoral response to contemporary issues of diversity and inclusion in church and society.

Mb 780 Cross-Cultural Christian Discipling, W. Jay Moon

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A study of the role of ritual process in the shaping of believers. Rites and ceremonies, especially initiatory rites, from a variety of religious traditions provide both models of the role of ritual in the formation and nurture of persons and models for discipling Christian converts, especially those from traditional religious backgrounds. Students will construct their own structures for the discipling task based upon the insights and models provided by the course.

Mb 755 Holisitc Mission And The Use Of Business In Global Outreach, Tetsunao Yamamori

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This course examines the biblical and historical bases of holistic mission and further explores the strategic and effective use of business in global outreach through case studies and the analysis of emerging models.

Nt 636 The Book Of Acts, David R. Bauer

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This course involves a careful examination of the Book of Acts according to the inductive method of Bible study introduced in the first IBS course and builds on the methodology of that first course by further use of what has been learned and by emphasizing the study of the book as a whole and of larger units within the book. Particular attention is given to the process of application moving towards proclamation (preaching and teaching) of the biblical text. The emphasis is upon the structure and major themes found in the Book of Acts, with the Gospel of Luke employed …

Ot 501 Survey Of Biblical Hebrew, Christina Bosserman

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This course introduces students to Biblical Hebrew for purposes of exegetical work in pastoral ministry. Particular emphasis is given to the fundamentals of Biblical Hebrew and basic exegetical tools, including types of parsing aids especially suited for pastoral use.

Ym 632 The Life Of The Youth Pastor, James Hampton

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This course will explore principles of organization for the Youth Pastor; the relationship of personality to leadership styles and practices that form the Youth Pastor. This course assumes that the practice of youth ministry and spirituality are intimately related. (Catalog statement)